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Gun advocates meet at NH Statehouse

Advocates for the Second Amendment gathered in front of the New Hampshire Statehouse on Saturday as part of Gun Appreciation Day.

The rally was held to protest President Barack Obama’s plan to ban assault-style weapons and limiting high-capacity magazines. The president called for the restrictions following the school tragedy in Connecticut.

Advocates for gun rights said the president's plan will not reduce gun violence and is an infringement on their rights.

“We just want the government to know we don't want any infringement of our rights, so were going to ask the state what are they going to do to protect us pretty much,” said James Marron, of Guns Across America.

Supporters of the president's plan have called for faith-based organizations to observe what they are calling national gun violence prevention Sabbath.

Also, hundreds of people rallied at the state house for New Hampshire Right To Life's annual march on Saturday. The participants were speaking out against abortion.

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